Keynote

GSMA definition: The Internet of Things (IoT) describes the
coordination of multiple machines, devices and appliances
connected to the internet through multiple networks.

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Devices in IoT: Vast array of devices covering many vertical
industries; smartphones, tablets and consumer electronics, and
others including vehicles, monitors and sensors equipped with M2M
communications that allow them to send and receive data.

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Growing number of connections: IoT sees innovative new
business models create value by connecting existing and new
“Things” together to create new business processes and
efficiencies including data analytics.

‘Anything that will benefit from being
connected will be connected’
Networked Society 2012

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The IoT enables impactful innovations around the world

Smart Cattle solution in Spain

Cargo tracking of perishable
goods in the United States
IoT Traffic Management and Smart
Parking in Taiwan

Through supportive policy and regulatory frameworks
A growing Internet of Things provides a huge range of socio-economic benefits. Governments
and regulators can unlock these benefits by implementing policies that promote innovation and
investment, plus introducing regulatory frameworks that build trust and that are technology
neutral. This will give confidence to consumers and the industry, which will help to drive
adoption of the IoT.

Policies that enable growth

Regulation that builds trust

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Create a pro-investment environment

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Maintain commercial flexibility

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Adopt IoT for government services

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Enable global platforms and services

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Promote interoperability

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Ensure technology and service neutrality

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Harmonise spectrum use

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Apply data protection frameworks consistently

CITEL recommendation to American Member States
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Develop flexible regulations through government and industry collaboration
Ensure that regulations in key adjacent industries, e.g., public utilities, healthcare,
and transportation, enables the development and adoption of IoT/M2M services
Establish the principle of technological neutrality with regard to IoT/M2M services
Allow for the extra-territorial use of numbering resources
Foster collaboration with industry to encourage the adoption of appropriate
security measures
Foster their data protection frameworks to enable cross-border data flows
Review equipment certification requirements to facilitate the adoption of IoT/M2M
services, where warranted
Consider the implementation of tax exemptions or incentives to promote
investment and research and development in IoT/M2M services

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GSMA has recently launched new IoT global resources
The IoT Knowledgebase (www.gsma.com/IoTKB)
• Established GSMA positions on policy and regulation
• Research papers and case studies
• Insight of best practices and market trends
• Statistics on IoT growth and its socio-economic impact
• Key policy themes discussed by regulatory agencies
• Examples of deployments in verticals such as Automotive, Health and Smart Cities

• New paper examining how mobile operators can provide a vital part of the
communications infrastructure that enables a city to become smart.
• Operators can offer:
• advanced secure networks
• management platforms
• a high quality of service and intrinsic knowledge of how to build a
successful smart cities strategy
• Download the report: www.gsma.com/smartcities